Andrew Jefford | Deep, dark black-red. Poised ripeness and stony warmth here. Not exactly savory yet, but with a “fresh-blood” sweetness; some tea-leaf freshness, too. Lots to tease out and admire. The palate is forthright and engaging, balanced between freshness and richness. Light, graceful tannins and vivacious acidity bring structure. | 89

Michael Schuster | Already a hint of cassis on the nose, plus a touch of gravel; elegantly balanced medium-full claret, fresh and finely tannic; freshly ripe-fruited, gently gravelly in aroma, some complexity, good light length. A very friendly, mid-rank Pessac-Léognan, accessible now, even better in a year or two Very nice. 2020–30+. | 89